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DID YOU KNOW?The Kulasisi (Loriculus philippensis), also known as the Philippine hanging parrot, is a small, brightly co...
30/08/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

The Kulasisi (Loriculus philippensis), also known as the Philippine hanging parrot, is a small, brightly colored parrot endemic to the Philippines. It is widely known for its vivid green plumage and its distinctive acrobatic habit of feeding and sleeping upside down, much like a bat.

Physical Characteristics
Size: Very small, measuring approximately 14 cm (5.5 in) in length and weighing between 32 and 40 grams.
Appearance: Predominantly bright green with striking accents of red, orange, yellow, or blue on the crown and breast. Sexual dimorphism is present: males possess a prominent red patch on the breast, which is absent in females.

Diet & Behavior
Diet: Consists mainly of nectar, flowering blossoms (particularly coconut palms), and soft fruits such as wild bananas and figs.
"Intoxication" Behavior: Kulasisi are known to feed on naturally fermented palm sap (tuba), which can cause temporary disorientation and wobbly flight patterns.
Nesting: Uniquely among parrots, the female tucks nesting material directly into her body feathers to transport it back to tree cavities.

Conservation & Threats
IUCN Status: Rated as Least Concern overall, though total population numbers are declining. However, several island-specific subspecies are critically endangered or presumed extinct.
Legal Protection: Protected under Philippine national law (Republic Act No. 9147). It is illegal to capture, trade, or keep a Kulasisi without explicit authorization from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
Primary Threats: Poaching for the local and illegal pet trade, alongside ongoing habitat loss.

Photo Source: WIKIPEDIA

DID YOU KNOW?The indigo-banded kingfisher (Ceyx cyanopectus) is a small, jewel-toned river bird endemic to the northern ...
23/08/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

The indigo-banded kingfisher (Ceyx cyanopectus) is a small, jewel-toned river bird endemic to the northern and central islands of the Philippines.

The species exhibits deep royal blue and indigo upperparts speckled with electric-blue structural spots, contrasted by a prominent white throat patch and rich orange-buff underparts. Sexual dimorphism is evident in the breast ornamentation: males possess a solid, bold indigo-blue band across the upper chest, whereas females feature an incomplete or interrupted band. Morphologically, it is a compact kingfisher (approximately 13–15 cm in total length) characterized by a disproportionately large head, a short tail, bright orange legs, and a elongated, dagger-like black bill. In females, the basal portion of the lower mandible frequently displays a distinct orange coloration.

Habitat, Ecology, and Reproduction
The species inhabits tropical lowland forests throughout Luzon, Mindoro, the Visayas, and adjacent offshore islands, demonstrating a strict preference for clean, clear, fast-flowing streams and riverine environments. Its diet consists primarily of small fish, aquatic insects, and crustaceans, which it captures by sallying directly into the water from low overhanging perches. Breeding pairs nest by excavating horizontal tunnels into earthen riverbanks, where the female typically lays a clutch of 3 to 4 glossy white eggs.

Photo Source: WIKIPEDIA

DID YOU KNOW?The Philippines has it’s very own COCKATOO?The Philippine Cockatoo (Cacatua haematuropygia), locally known ...
22/08/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

The Philippines has it’s very own COCKATOO?

The Philippine Cockatoo (Cacatua haematuropygia), locally known as the KATALA or ABUKAY, is a small, striking parrot endemic strictly to the Philippines.

Physical Characteristics
Size: 12 inches (30 cm) long; weighs around 300 grams.
Appearance: Predominantly snow-white plumage with a short, soft crest. Its defining feature is the bright reddish-orange coloration on the underside of its tail feathers (the vent), which gives it its alternate common name, the Red-vented Cockatoo.

Distribution & Habitat
Native Origin: Endemic to the Philippine archipelago.
Current Range: Historically found across most major Philippine islands, wild populations are now largely restricted to Palawan (particularly Rasa Island), with smaller, fragmented groups in Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, and parts of Mindanao.

Preferred Environment: Lowland coastal forests, mangrove areas, and river systems.
Conservation Status: Critically Endangered
The wild population is estimated at fewer than 1,000 mature individuals.

Poaching for the Pet Trade: Chicks are routinely taken from wild nests due to high demand in the exotic bird trade.

Deforestation: Extreme loss of lowland primary forests and mangroves deprives the species of essential nesting hollows and fruit-bearing trees.

Conservation Work: The Katala Foundation leads local protection efforts, employing former poachers as wildlife wardens (Katala Guardians). This community-based approach has helped stabilize populations on sanctuaries like Rasa Island.

Photo source:
Loro Parque Fundación

DID YOU KNOW?The SPIX’s MACAW (Cyanopsitta spixii), famously known as the inspiration for the animated film Rio, is a ra...
21/08/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

The SPIX’s MACAW (Cyanopsitta spixii), famously known as the inspiration for the animated film Rio, is a rare parrot species native to Brazil.

It is a medium sized parrot measuring roughly 55-57cm (22 Inches) and weighing around 300-400 grams.

Its color is distinctive soft shades of blue, ranging from pale ash-blue on the head and neck to a vivid medium-blue on the wings, back, and long tail. The underside of the wings and tail are dark grey or black while its facial feature is featherless skin around the eyes and lores that is dark grey or black in adults (and light grey in juveniles). The beak is entirely black, strong, and curved. Adults have bright yellow irises, whereas juveniles start with dark brown eyes that gradually lighten as they mature.

Indemic on Caatinga region in northeastern Bahia, Brazil.

Their diet primarily consists of seeds and nuts from native Caatinga trees, particularly from the Euphorbiaceae family (such as Cnidoscolus and Jatropha species).

Extinction in the wild: Declared Extinct in the Wild (EW) by the IUCN in 2019 due to habitat loss, deforestation, and heavy poaching for the illegal pet trade. But following reintroduction efforts beginning in 2022, a small number of captive-bred Spix’s macaws have been released into their native scrubland habitat in Curaçá, Bahia, Brazil.

Photo Source: MONGABAY.

Tank yoo so much for da big support, frenz! 🐦✨I am just a lil baby bird-parent, so my tiny heart is doing big happy flap...
20/08/2026

Tank yoo so much for da big support, frenz! 🐦✨

I am just a lil baby bird-parent, so my tiny heart is doing big happy flap-flaps because yoo are helping me!

My big birdie dream is to do a protec, give lots of love, and help make many, many more feathered frenz! 🐣❤️

When I was a smol hooman, every morning I do a big peek out da window at neighbor’s birbs. I had zero moni to buy my own birbs cuz dey were so expensive! But look at me now! Dream is coming true and I am doing a big hatchling care!

Pwease keep helping dis smol birb-lover make dis dream happen and grow da flock!

Tank yoo x1000 for da support! chirp chirp! 🌾🐤

You’re growing so fast, AMI.
18/08/2026

You’re growing so fast, AMI.

Sun rise raiders.AMI
17/08/2026

Sun rise raiders.

AMI

17/08/2026

Hi everyone! I’m still pretty new to the world of bird keeping. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve always dreamed of having my own pet birds, but because they were quite expensive, it remained just a dream for a very long time.

Now, I’m finally starting my bird-keeping journey! My ultimate dream is to build my own aviary one day so I can care for even more feathered friends.

I hope you’ll follow along and support me on this journey! Thank you so much! 🦜✨

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